Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scaly

Adjective

/ˈskeɪli/

Definition

Having scales; covered with scales.

Examples

The scaly skin of the reptile glistened in the sunlight.
After the fish was caught, it was evident that it had scaly patches in certain areas.
Some plants have scaly leaves that help reduce water loss.

Meaning

The term ‘scaly’ refers to something that has a surface texture of scales, which can be found in various animals and sometimes in plants or mineral formations.